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Featured Osler Updates March 24, 2026

A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules

The decision reaffirms the discretionary nature of a client’s right to terminate a service contract.

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A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules
Featured Osler Updates March 25, 2026

Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU

We explore the key aspects of the new agreement and its potential implications for project proponents.

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Featured Osler Updates March 23, 2026

Québec Superior Court offers guidance on pre-packaged transactions in insolvency proceedings

The case establishes key criteria for determining when a prepack is appropriate in restructuring proceedings.

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Osler Update April 8, 2022

Give it your best shot(gun): Lessons from B.C. Court of Appeal decision on the irrevocability of ‘shotgun offers’

Blackmore Management Inc. v. Carmanah Management Corporation illustrates the risks of a lengthy election period in a shotgun clause and the...

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Osler Update April 7, 2022

Federal budget briefing 2022

A summary of the significant tax proposals included in Budget 2022. Find out how these tax changes will affect Canadians and Canadian businesses.

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Osler Update April 7, 2022

Osler submission on draft Reportable Uncertain Tax Treatments legislation

On February 4, 2022, the federal government released a package of draft legislation to implement various tax measures, including mandatory reporting...

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Osler Update April 7, 2022

L’AMF doit mener ses enquêtes avec « rigueur, diligence et célérité

Ce sont là les mots du Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers, lorsqu’il rappelle à l’AMF qu’une ordonnance de blocage est un pouvoir...

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Osler Update April 4, 2022

Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta concurrently approves sales process and transaction proposed by stalking horse bidder

On March 30, 2022, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta issued an order simultaneously approving a sales solicitation process and a transaction...

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Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta concurrently approves sales process and transaction proposed by stalking horse bidder
Osler Update April 1, 2022

Canada expands sanctions against Russia with ‘Restricted Goods and Technologies List’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, Canada has created the “Restricted Goods and Technologies List” and implemented regulations...

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Osler Update March 31, 2022

Spring cleanup: changes underway as Ontario introduces Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022

On March 30, 2022, the government of Ontario took the first step in implementing the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Task Force with the...

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Osler Update March 31, 2022

Ontario’s gig economy and disconnecting from work – Employment and Labour Law Insights March 2022 (webinar)

Reflecting the ways work has shifted in recent years, legislative developments in Ontario include new protections for “gig” workers and...

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Osler Update March 29, 2022

Ontario proposes new legal framework for digital platform workers

Recently proposed legislation in Ontario would introduce new rights and protections for digital platform workers providing ride share, delivery and...

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Osler Update March 28, 2022

Draft select luxury items tax legislation released

On March 11, 2022, the federal government released draft legislation to implement a select luxury items tax (Luxury Tax). The Luxury Tax was...

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